Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care

The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Plattsburgh, NY. The role requires delivering routine and critical care services, including airway and ventilator management. Ideal candidates will have appropriate educational qualifications and the necessary licenses. This is a full-time position with entry-level responsibilities, offering competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• New York State license required or Registry Eligible.
• Experience in patient assessment and critical care.
• ACLS certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and critical care services for respiratory dysfunction.
• Plan departmental operations and make decisions on patient care assignments.
• Supervise respiratory therapy technicians as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Airway management

Ventilator management

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Education

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Program

Credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

New York State license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS or ACLS certification

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care

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General Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapists deliver both routine and critical care services for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory dysfunction, including, but not limited to oxygen and aerosol therapy, respiratory care treatments, pulmonary diagnostic procedures, airway management, ventilator management, patient assessment and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Registered Respiratory Therapist works independently in all areas of the hospital. They take an active role in planning departmental operations as needed.

General Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapists deliver both routine and critical care services for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory dysfunction, including, but not limited to oxygen and aerosol therapy, respiratory care treatments, pulmonary diagnostic procedures, airway management, ventilator management, patient assessment and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Registered Respiratory Therapist works independently in all areas of the hospital. They take an active role in planning departmental operations as needed.

Registered Respiratory Therapists provide the practice of the profession of respiratory therapy, which is undertaken pursuant to the direction of a duly licensed physician. This is defined as the performance of Cardio-Pulmonary evaluation, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, and education of the patient, family and public. Registered respiratory therapists may supervise respiratory therapy technicians and respiratory students in the practice of the profession. They take a decision-making role in planning patient care assignments, developing department direction and overseeing operations with recommendations provided.

Qualifications

Education/Skills Required:

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Program supported by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Eudcation Programs (CAAHEP).
• Credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• New York State license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registry Eligible Certified Respiratory Technician and receive NYS license as a Respiratory Therapist within one year of hire date.
• BLS or ACLS required with ACLS certification within 12 months of hire. PALS preferred.
• Credentialed by NBRC as a Certified Pulmonary Technologist preferred.
  
  

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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